Naruto: Experience Pain, Start by Copying the Entire Shinobi World

Hokage Building.

The oppressive atmosphere hit me the moment I stepped into the corridor.

Tsunade walked at the front, her high heels clicking crisply and rapidly on the floor, each click like a blow to Yekura's heart.

Qianxuan followed behind, his hands in his pockets, looking as relaxed as if he had just finished shopping and was returning home, completely out of place with the tense and solemn atmosphere around him.

Ye Cang was the last to arrive. She kept her head down, the shadow of her hood obscuring all her expressions. Only her hands, tightly gripping the hem of her clothes, betrayed her inner unease.

The door to the Hokage's office was not closed.

Tsunade pushed the door open and entered, not even bothering to report.

In the smoke-filled office, only Hiruzen Sarutobi was present.

He sat behind that large desk, a pipe dangling from his mouth, the desk piled high with documents.

Hearing the noise, he slowly raised his head. His eyes, which appeared somewhat cloudy in the smoke, flashed with a sharp light the moment he saw the three people.

His gaze lingered on Tsunade for a second, then fell on Sengen, and finally, like a hawk, locked onto the woman standing at the door, exuding an aura that kept strangers at bay.

Qianxuan swaggered in, while Tsunade walked to the side, crossed her arms, and leaned against the wall, making it clear that she was just an observer today.

Ye Cang hesitated for a moment, but in the end, he took heavy steps and went in, standing in the most inconspicuous corner of the room.

"Speak."

Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled a smoke ring, his gaze returning to Sengen.

"The mission, and... this one."

"Reporting to the Hokage!"

Qian Xuan suddenly stood up straight, his nonchalant expression vanishing instantly, replaced by an unprecedented seriousness and solemnity.

"S-rank mission: Infiltrate the Land of Water and sabotage the frontline supply port of Kirigakure. Successfully completed!"

As he spoke, he pulled a scroll from his pocket and threw it on the table.

"This is the mission report."

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't look at the scroll.

His eyes remained fixed on Qian Xuan.

Qian Xuan cleared his throat and began his familiar, embellished performance.

He vividly recounted how he single-handedly infiltrated a dangerous place, and how he used his extraordinary wisdom and fearless courage to blow up the military port of Kirigakure amidst thousands of troops.

The process was described as fraught with danger and thrilling, making Tsunade roll her eyes as she listened.

"Just as I was preparing to conceal my achievements and leave quietly..."

Qianxuan's tone suddenly shifted, becoming sorrowful and indignant.

"I inadvertently stumbled upon a shocking and sordid political deal!"

He turned around abruptly and pointed to Ye Cang in the corner.

"In order to reach a ceasefire agreement with Kirigakure, Sunagakure actually sacrificed their village hero, the S-rank ninja Pakura, to the enemy!"

"They devised a treacherous scheme to lure Lord Yekura to the Land of Water, and then, through the Hidden Mist Village, brutally murdered him! The despicable methods and the wicked intentions are utterly outrageous!"

"We, the ninja of Konoha, uphold the Will of Fire and walk the righteous path of protecting our comrades! How can we stand idly by when we see such injustice!"

"Therefore, disregarding my own safety, I fought my way through the enemy ranks and successfully rescued Lord Yecang, who was in imminent danger!"

"...That's how it is!"

After Qianxuan finished speaking, he let out a long breath. His righteous and awe-inspiring demeanor, showing his willingness to do anything for justice, was a perfect performance.

The office was deathly silent.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was puffing on a pipe, the thick white smoke obscuring most of his face, making it impossible to see his expression.

Only his uncontrollable, frantically twitching eyes betrayed his extremely turbulent inner state.

He served as Hokage for decades and had seen countless ninjas.

This person is absolutely shameless; there's no one like them.

What does "easy" mean?

What does it mean to "see injustice on the road"?

You clearly went to someone's backyard, set it on fire, and even stole the chicken they were about to cook!

After a long while, Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly took the pipe out of his mouth and tapped it in the ashtray.

"Well done."

His voice betrayed no emotion.

"The reward for the mission is one million taels. I will have the Anbu deliver it to the Thousand Hands Mansion."

"in addition……"

He glanced at Qian Xuan, then at the woman in the corner who had remained silent throughout, a barely perceptible smile flashing in his eyes.

"This time you brought back a 'hero' from Sunagakure, not only causing Sunagakure to lose face, but also giving Konoha a powerful new asset. Your contribution is immense."

"I have decided to add another three million taels to your account as a special reward."

"real?!"

Qianxuan's eyes lit up instantly, as bright as two 100-watt light bulbs.

His righteous and awe-inspiring demeanor vanished instantly, replaced by undisguised, greedy elation.

"The Hokage is wise!"

He dashed to the desk, practically begging to kowtow to the third-generation official.

"You are truly a role model for us ninjas, a guiding light for Konoha! Your wisdom, like the sun in the sky, illuminates our path forward! I..."

"Alright, alright."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was so annoyed by his flattery that he waved his hand impatiently.

"The money will be given to you together."

"Thank you, Hokage-sama!"

Once Qianxuan got what he wanted, his attitude changed immediately.

He glanced warily at Tsunade, who was leaning against the wall and whose eyes were starting to look unfriendly, and his mind raced.

"Um... Hokage-sama, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave! I suddenly remembered I made an appointment with Kakashi to exchange swordsmanship tips, so I can't be late!"

After saying that, without waiting for Hiruzen Sarutobi to reply, he vanished from the spot using the Body Flicker Technique.

That speed was three points faster than when he went to bomb the port.

Tsunade stared in the direction he had disappeared, and the veins on her forehead bulged one by one.

That bastard!

You think you can just take the money and run?

No way!

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head helplessly at the chaotic scene and put his pipe back in his mouth.

The office finally quieted down.

His gaze fell on the woman who was still standing in the corner, seemingly out of place in the world.

"Yakura".

He spoke slowly, his voice becoming much gentler.

"What Qianxuan just said may have been a bit of an exaggeration. But there's one thing he's right about."

"This is Konoha."

"From today onwards, this is your home. As long as you don't betray the village, the village will never betray you."

"Rest assured and live here peacefully."

Yekura's body trembled violently.

She slowly raised her head and looked at the old man in front of her.

In those cloudy eyes, there was no scheming, no exploitation, only the gentleness and tolerance of an elder.

Her eyes instantly welled up with tears.

……

Qianxuan ran out of the Hokage Building in one breath, his heart still pounding.

He happily made his plans as he ran towards the Hatake residence.

Finding Kakashi was obviously an excuse, but he genuinely wanted to share his joy at making a fortune and, incidentally, boast about his glorious achievements on this mission.

However, he knocked on the door of the Hatake residence for a long time, but there was no response from inside.

"Strange, where did this guy go?"

Qianxuan scratched his head.

Just as he was about to move to another place, a neighbor lady passing by called out to him.

"Are you looking for Kakashi? He's on a mission and has been gone for several days."

"Off on a mission?"

Qianxuan was stunned for a moment.

"Where did you go?"

"I don't know, I think they went to the front lines."

Qianxuan's heart skipped a beat.

He thought for a moment, then turned and ran in another direction.

Since Kakashi isn't here, let's go find Minato.

Given Minato's personality, he would definitely listen to his boasting with an admiring look, which would absolutely satisfy his vanity.

Soon, he arrived at the doorstep of Minato and Kushina's house.

The person who opened the door was Kushina, dressed in casual clothes and wearing an apron.

"Chigen? Are you looking for Minato?"

Kushina was somewhat surprised to see him.

"Yes, Kushina-neechan, is Minato-nii here?"

"He's not in now,"

Kushina shook her head, a hint of worry on her face.

"The village has issued an emergency transfer order; the Minato Squad has been dispatched to the front lines in the Land of Water."

The Land of Water...the Front Lines?

Qianxuan's smile froze.

The Minato Team was actually sent to the Land of Water.

That's...

In Qianxuan's mind, an image flashed by: Obito wearing goggles and smiling brightly, and Rin, gentle and kind, who always followed behind him.

He opened his mouth, as if to say something, but found that his throat felt like it was blocked by something.

What is this?

Did I miss it perfectly...?

I hope...Lin is alright.